Anthony J Badame, MD

Let’s see.
Making an appointment — 3 mins
Got appointment after –3 weeks
Filling out new patients form and payment — 5 mins
Waiting time in waiting room — 5 mins
Waiting time in checkup room — 10 mins and felt like forever
Talking to nurse — 5 mins
Talking to Dr — less than 2 mins
He barely even looked at my skin with problem. I told him that other cream that I used made my problem worst and he just smirked. He just gave me a prescription for a cream and asked me to come back after 3 months. He didn’t explain that the problem is or the cream that he prescribed me is going to cost me about 80 $.
Any good doctor will at least do a proper check up on a new patient specially when there is sensitive skin problem, explain the cause and follow up in few weeks to see cure is ACTUALLY working instead of 3 months later.
BTW, after 2 weeks I am getting bad skin reaction but I am thinking of seeing my regular doctor than him as I don’t know of I should be spending my time and copay here.

We are a family of redheads with more than our share or rashes, growths and itches. Our dermatologist is important to us. Our previous one, Dr. Rodgers, had been great, but he retired and told his client list to California Skin Care.
Since none of us are interested in plastic procedures, California Skin care was simply not a good fit for us.
After reading Unilocal and asking friends, we landed in Dr. Badame’s office. He is what dermatology should be all about.
Pros:
— Appointments on time
— Staff more interested in me the patient then in their devices
— Clear explanations of what is going on
— No issues with billing
— No upsell to «forever» eye liner, tummy tucks or the like.
— Easy access to this location.
— A witty fella
Cons:
— None yet.
If you are looking for an old school dermatologist that is a good diagnostician and a steady hand when something has to come off, this is a great place to come.

There are several areas that need to be addressed.
I just saw Dr. Badame in Sept 2015. My review in 2012 has been once more been validated during this visit. 5 STARS
Dr. Badame’s educational and professional credentials are stellar. That’s why I felt it important to leave a review. I’ve read these reviews and noted that none mentioned these outstanding accomplishments.
Personally, I find this type of education and experience critical in choosing a doctor.
There has been some comments about his bedside manner and time devoted to patients. I personally have found Dr. Badame engaging, responsive to my questions, and extremely pleasant. There have been times I have waited for other physicians. I understand it is difficult to time manage in such a fluid environment. Some patients may take more time, other patients are squeezed in due to medical conditions and patients being late are just some reasons that may cause delays.
In regards to his staff, the young ladies have always greeted me with a smile. They are pleasant and helpful with scheduling, insurance questions. I would equally give the staff 5 stars.
What greater recommendation can I give than to bring my children to Dr. Badame and refer friends to his office. In EVERY case, these individuals were extremely pleased with Dr. Badame and highly complimentary.

Zero stars. He could not diagnose the problem. He spent 10 minutes with me, told me he is stumped and that’s it. Talked really fast. Zero bed side manner. Only in the medical field is incompetence irrelevant. Doctor still gets paid whether he is able to provide value or not.

Fast and quick. He gets straight to business, doesn’t make much small talk, but is friendly.

Had a rash for 8 months or so last year, and decided to finally get to a doctor. He ran through some tests, and also prescribed a cream for me, which worked well.
He gets a good rating from me, cuz Dr. Bedame was quick and to the point, which works well for me.
Heed caution, though — if this isn’t your style, not sure if he’d suit you! ;-)

I have had a skin rash for over a year now. I have tried many over the counter creams, and have not found anything to clear this rash. I finally decided it was time to see a dermatologist. I was able to secure an appointment very quickly. I arrived a little earlier to fill out my paperwork. I got seen at the time of my appointment, so that was very comforting. I have always dreaded to see a doctor us to usual long waiting times. The nurse briefed me very shortly, and about 5 minutes later Dr. Badame examined the rash, asked me a few questions, and explained what he assumed I had. I was finished very quickly. He informed me to come back in 3 to 4 weeks, if the condition has not improved. I wasn’t given a bill. They informed me they will bill the insurance. If there is additional amount not covered by my insurance, they were going to send me a bill. It felt very comforting to not pay at the moment. Usually, I always feel ripped off from doctors. When I went to collect the cream, he also prescribed a generic prescription which is great (and not overpriced).
It has only been a week, and the rash is pretty cleared up now! I wished I went in sooner to see him then could have avoided the itching for a year! Highly recommended if you want to get in and out, and not overcharged! Thank you!

Wow! Honestly, Dr. Badame is truly the best! He diagnoised my skin and precscribed the perfect medicine. He is truly a rare gem in doctors. I highly reccomend him because he is the best in the game.

Dr. Badame and his team are very professional. It was my first time at a doctor’s office in the US (I arrived in the area a few months ago) and I was very pleased. I have seen Dr. Badame two times, and every time he was very kind, answered all my questions, and even stayed calm when I was not able to understand a question because of my English which is not perfect :) So I recommend him.

I have been seeing Dr. BADAME for the last 12 years. It is true, Dr. BADAME is always late to my appointments, not very talkative unless I ask questions. He is definitely not warm and fuzzy. Took me some time to get used to that. However, he is incredibly skilled.
— conservative within reason
— leaves small scars (I had more then 10 moles removed)
— says NO to procedures he is not comfortable with. Willing to recommend someone else for the job if needed.
— he is incredibly honest (he talked me out of the procedure simply because he did not think I needed it at the time.
I am still bothered by his lateness, but I am willing to wait and I would recommend him to anyone.

What I liked is you can get an appointment promptly when you need it. I normally go to SJ Medical Center. I called there first to have a Doc look at something that started growing on my nose that was bleeding. They wanted me to wait 8 weeks for an appointment. I took the appointment and asked if they could call me if were are any cancellations and they said no.
So, I called Dr, Badame’s office after reading reviews here and they were willing to take me in the same day… wow. That one star rating does have a point with regard to him not asking many questions or looking you over. I think he’s smart. He gets to the point. If you have any other concerns speak up. I’m cool with that.

I also found Dr Badame through the Unilocal reviews and I have seen him twice since:
5 stars for the following reasons:
1) Front office nurse has great manners. She greets everyone with a smile and says hi. When she is on the phone, she would say «hello, Mr. X» or «you are welcome, Mrs. Y»
2) Yes, the physician assistant would come into the office first, and talk to you about your symptoms and would write the prescription at the end. I don’t mind that. The doctor still sees and talks to you in between. The prescription was ordered by the Dr, she just have better hand writing, I am sure.
3) I am a new patient but I got an appointment on the day I called, unlike other dermatolgist who only give new patients an appointment 2 weeks or even one month later or give cancellations only to emergencies.
4) Dr Badame does not over medicate you. He is very careful with his prescriptions. On the 1^st meeting, he gave me a stronger dose of steriod cream (it costs a lot, but that is not his fault, it’s the drug companies). He told me to only put that on once a day.
He did a culture at the same meeting, and once he knew that it was an infection, he presribed me anti-​biotics and asked me to stop the steriod cream. During our second meeting, the infection has cleared up, and he rewrote another prescription steriod cream for me but is not as potent. (You really don’t want to put that much steriod cream on you). I appreciate that a lot.
5) The wait for the doctor is never long. I am busy, and he is too. I am in and out of there within half hour of my scheduled appointment.
6) Besides not over medicating, Dr Badame will not ask you back if you don’t need to see him again. There are doctors out there who wants to see you just because they can charge the insurance company… Dr Badame said if I need to see him again, I should call, but the meds he gave me should solve my skin problem. That’s it, who wants a revisit if it is not entirely necessary, right?
Well, I will be seeing/​paying my co-​insurance bill later. Hope it is not too damaging. But again, that is the insurance company’s fault, probably not the doctor’s.

Had my first appointment with Dr. Badame today. He was referred by a friend at work. He was awesome – super smart, didn’t talk down to me, very positive approach to my problem that made me feel hopeful and like he was going to be tenacious in find a solution to my problem. His staff was very nice and he himself was very pleasant. I don’t understand these few negative reviews – he answered all of my questions, wrote stuff down for me so I could research online later, and was very kind. Overall a terrific experience.

I have been going to Dr. Badame since I was a kid, and I cannot say enough positive things about him and his staff. The assistants and front office staff are the sweetest and they are very informative and answer with confidence. Dr. Badame has clearly spent time coaching and training them… what a breath of fresh air from other offices where the front office has no knowledge of what the doctor does! Dr. Badame is well-​educated, remembers things you tell him, and is very conservative in his approach. I have seen him for moles, an infected spider bite, and most recently, a surgical removal of a cyst on my scalp. The assistant today was so kind when I reminded her of my fear of needles and gave me a squeeze ball. I always leave feeling very well-​cared for. If you need a dermatologist, see Dr. Badame. you won’t regret it!

Just had my first appointment after moving here from Las Vegas and needed my annual skin cancer check. Loved the office, very friendly staff, on time appointment. I was in/​out in 20 minutes. Dr. Badame was very personable, did an extremely thorough check. Was conservative and said nothing needed to be removed today. Because of my history, I’ve had several dermatologist appointments and can honestly say he was great and referred by a very knowlegable friend here. Many thanks to the doctor and staff.

Dr. Badame and his staff are extremely welcoming. While being examined, Dr. Badame will answer any questions you might have and will give you thorough answers. He is very knowledgable about his practice and I would highly recommended him to anyone.

Very personable staff. On time appointment. I had a minor skin bump removed… after the tiny pinch, I didn’t feel a thing. Got stitched up and bandaged. In and out quickly. Perfect!

I am absolutely shocked at the negative reviews. I have to believe that sometimes negative reviews come from generally negative people. You get what you give unfortunately. My advice is to address your concerns with him /​his office in person — he actually has signs around the office that state this also. I’m sure he would take it to heart.
I’ve been to Dr. Badame several times for myself and my children. His front office and assistant are very upbeat and friendly. Dr. Badame is extremely professional and you can tell he loves what he does. He’s treated our family with respect and is very personable and friendly. I’ve had nothing but a good experience with him.
Thank you Dr. Badame!

I found Dr. Badame on Unilocal.
Here’s how the visit went:
Came in early to fill out paperwork.
Was called into a room, talked to a female nurse for 10 minutes.
Dr. Badame came and spoke to me for 5 minutes and gave me a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis and when I asked him what it was, he told me to read the brochure and handed me the brochure. He seemed like he knew what he was doing, however, he did not ask me many questions and he barely glanced at my skin.
The same nurse came back and gave me a prescription for cream and it was a very expensive cream that did not work, even when I used it religiously.
I have gotten a second opinion from an internal medicine doctor since this visit. (which I have found my cure)
The fact of the matter is there are sooo many doctors out there and it’s difficult to find one who will give you the time of day. Dr. Badame could learn a lot if he just cared about the patient’s (customer) needs.
$ 85 for the 15 minute doctor visit.
$ 160 for two tubes of cream.
I say if you are looking for a personable, knowledgeable, and professional dermatologist, Dr. Badame is not it, if a doctor does not constantly educate themselves in their field, they become outdated. I definitely felt he did not know what he was doing especially since his diagnosis was off.

I have been a patient of Dr. Badame since 2002. He’s always professional. I find his knowledge to be very helpful. His front office staff is pleasant. The waiting room is small, normally I’m not there for too long. The staff calls me back and the assistances collect all of the needed information. IMHO-That’s S.O.P. for most doctors offices.
Once he enters the room, he reads her notes and asks me more questions. He looks at the problem. Sometimes he freezes and scrapes, then it’s sent to the lab for testing. They’ve all come back negative. Remember folks; your skin is an organ. Whether you visit Dr. Badame or not, find a dermatologist that you feel comfortable with and Go.
I will continue to see Dr. Badame and I will continue to recommend Dr Badame